In brief: Small-business workshop, Sandy Help Team available

Economic group, county offer free small-business workshop

The Rockland Economic Development Corp., County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef and County Clerk Paul Piperato will host a free workshop for small-business owners at 5 p.m. Mondayat the Rockland County Office Building, 11 New Hempstead Road, New City. Participants may meet with county and state representatives to learn about programs and services, including business planning, financial assistance, market analysis and marketing strategy. To make a reservation, contact John O'Connell at 845-638-5732 or oconnelj@co.rockland.ny.us.

Sandy Help Team to assist homeowners applying for aid

Sandy Help Team representatives from Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office will be deployed to Rockland County this week to help homeowners and business owners affected by Superstorm Sandy apply for recovery aid. Trained state and county staffers will be available to meet with residents from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the Rho Building, 5 Clubhouse Drive, Stony Point; Piermont Village Hall, 478 Piermont Ave., Piermont. To apply for housing or business recovery assistance, go to http://nysandyhelp.ny.gov. Business recovery assistance is available 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday: at Rockland Community College, 145 College Road, Ramapo, (and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays); and at 37 W. Broad St., second floor, Haverstraw.